Digestive System

What is different about the mouth structure of ruminants compared to that of humans?

• None

• Cattle, sheep and goats have a dental pad instead of upper incisors.

• Ruminants do not have a true tongue.

• Humans do not have upper incisors.

What is a human’s organ of prehension?

• Mouth

• Teeth

• Hand

• Eye

Which of the following is not directly involved in mechanical processing?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Teeth

• Liver

The body’s release of enzymes, water and acid into food is known as _______.

• Absorption

• Secretion

• Mastication

• Excretion

Waves of muscular contractions which push food through the esophagus are part of the process known as ______.

• Peristalsis

• Ingestion

• Digestion

• Mechanical Processing

Which of the following animals are ruminants?

• Cattle

• Sheep

• Deer

• All

Which organ produces bile?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Colon

• Esophagus

Bile is STORED and concentrated in the _______.

• Duodenum

• Appendix

• Gall Bladder

• Cecum

The stomach performs which of the following functions?

• Mechanical Processing

• Digestion

• Secretion

• All

Which of the following make up the small intestine?

• Duodenum

• Ileum

• Jejunum

• All the answers